Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Box Elder School District (UT) District Office - Brigham City, Utah Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Box Elder School District (UT) Job Details Job ID: 5967552 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 3:00 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description GENERAL FUNCTION Ensures that all students residing within the jurisdiction of the Box Elder School District who have a speech/language disability, and who are in need of speech/language services are identified, located, evaluated and served. REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Will include but not limited to: Conducts all department inservices and staff meetings. Orders all materials, supplies and equipment for the department. Coordinates staff schedules for conference attendance. Works closely with preschool coordinators for identification, location and evaluation of all preschoolers needing speech/language services. Works with principals/teachers when conflicts arise concerning the speech/language department. Provides training to speech/language personnel. Coordinates department needs and concerns with the District Special Services Director. Attends District Special Education Staff Meetings and other meetings as directed by the Special Services Director. Determines staff placement into Student Centered Institute. Attends Quarterly State Communication Disorders Department Head meetings at the State Office of Education. Works with private schools including preschools to screen for articulation/hearing problems. Coordinates with Ogden Medical Clinic to organize bi-yearly Voice Clinic. Coordinates with Dr. Clark Anderson to organize bi-yearly Oral Facial Clinic. Coordinates Box Elder Augmentative/Assistive Technology Teams as it serves students within the district who have verbal or written communication disabilities. Coordinates District Hearing Screening of all kindergarten, first, third, fifth, and all Special Education’s students. Works with medical professionals in the community in coordinating services for students. Research new and appropriate tests for the department. Works closely with the district counseling department, occupational therapy department, and district nurses in providing appropriate services for students. Writes lesson plans for assistants to the Speech Department who work in areas covered by the Department Head. Coordinates mentoring of new Speech Therapists in the district. Coordinates supervision for students obtaining their Master’s Degree for Certificate of Clinical Competence. The Department Head also carries a caseload of students and the following responsibilities apply.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures that all students residing within the jurisdiction of their school who have a speech/language disability, and who are in need for speech/language services are identified, located and evaluated. Provides speech services to students three to twenty-two who qualify under State Special Education Rules. Screen all Kindergarten students for Speech/Language delays. Participates in hearing screening for all Kindergarten, first, third, and fifth graders plus all students enrolled in Special Education. Provides resources to parents, teachers and other team members when appropriate. Upon referral, administers appropriate tests to assess the student’s communicative strengths and limitations. Provides feedback directly to appropriate team members concerning referrals, testing results and recommendation for programming. Assists team in discussing, developing and/or implementing IEPs for students with disabilities. Designs intervention programs based on the annual goals and short-term objectives of the IEP. Trains appropriate personnel in implementing intervention programs and monitoring progress, when appropriate. Reviews data collected on individual therapy tasks and makes programming decisions based on the data obtained. Cooperates with teachers and other support personnel in scheduling speech-language for students. Coordinates and monitors speech-language programs in school. Provides the Director of Special education with a schedule for all students. Maintains records and required information in student files. Maintains and supports the confidentiality of all student records. Attends staff meetings, inservices and conferences to stay current. This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an individual in this job. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, character and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift twenty pounds of equipment. Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with requirements of the job.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Degree

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Be able to diagnose/treat: Impaired Articulation Fluency Disorders Voice Impairments Language impairments such as: Syntax System Morphological Systems Phonological Systems Semantic System Pragmatic System Auditory Processing System

CHARACTER

Box Elder School District expects all employees to practice high standards of moral and ethical conduct that are consistent with the values taught in our schools. All employees are expected to be law abiding, ethical and honest; and demonstrate respect for the dignity of all students, colleagues, parents and members of the community.

JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Early Childhood Experience Psychology Audiology

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION

Professional Certificate – Master’s Degree Certificate of Clinical Competence

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED

Computer Audiometer Augmentative Devices Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist Job Requirements Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Chelsey Macfarlane District Office Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Box Elder School District